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Sosna v. Iowa

Docket: 73-762
Citation: 419 U.S. 393 (1975)
Appellant: Sosna
Appellee: Iowa

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, October 17, 1974
Decision: Tuesday, January 14, 1975
Issues: Civil Rights, Residency Requirements

Advocates

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Iowa, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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